Teotihuacán Civilization (100 BCE – 550 CE)

 

Teotihuacán Civilization (100 BCE – 550 CE)

Teotihuacán was one of the most powerful and mysterious civilizations in ancient Mesoamerica. The city of Teotihuacán, located near modern-day Mexico City, was one of the largest cities in the ancient world, with a population of over 100,000 people at its peak.

• The city was carefully planned, featuring a grid-like layout, advanced drainage systems, and massive pyramids.

• The Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon are among its most famous landmarks. These massive structures were used for religious ceremonies and astronomical observations.

• The Avenue of the Dead was the city's main road, lined with important temples and palaces.

• The civilization mysteriously declined around 550 CE, possibly due to internal unrest, climate change, or invasions. However, its architecture and religious ideas influenced later cultures like the Aztecs.